Mashed Rutabaga- An Irish Tradition in our house

Ok, so maybe your family traditions don’t include turnips or rutabagas but mine does.

The slightly bitter sulphury flavor marries so well with turkey gravy and cranberries that I make extra just to have them with the leftovers. Some of my family members hate these, but several of us could happily heap our plates.

Thanksgiving is all about contrasts Feel free to vary the menu based on desires.

Picking the vegetable to mash is easy. Choose heavy, smooth and not soft of your choice. I prefer rutabagas for the pale yellow color. Others adore the bright white of turnips.

Summary: Turnips, Rutabages whatever you call them, they are good! And yes, I know they are different vegetables but my family mashes either one.